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Social Media in Investigations

The role of social media in initiating or contributing to investigations, including those related to child exploitation.

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Feb 5, 2026

Did social media or online posts play a role in providing the tip that led to Giovanni Martinelli's arrest?

No reporting supplied links posts or public online tips to the specific lead that produced the arrest of ; local outlets describe a months‑long ICAC/ investigation culminating in a residential search ...

Jan 14, 2026

What legal avenues exist for verifying allegations of historic abuse and how often do social-media testimonies lead to criminal investigations?

Social‑media content now sits alongside DNA, witnesses and medical records as one of the practical tools investigators and lawyers use to verify historic abuse, with verification methods ranging from ...